Resources for Students - Helpful Handouts
These useful quick handouts focus on a variety of topics
You can do these handouts on your own or with a coach! To make a success coaching appointment, please contact studentsuccess@stetson.edu.
General
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Learning/Study Strategies vital to Academic Success
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Learn how to use your course syllabi to their greatest potential and your benefit
Online Resources
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Make flashcards to use online or on your iPhone at http://quizlet.com/
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Use Vitamin C Concentration website to block yourself from distracting websites (like Facebook) while studying
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Make online concept maps with these sites: https://bubbl.us/ and http://www.mindmeister.com
- Check out myriad learning and study strategies vital to academic success at the Study Guides and Strategies website
Collaborative Learning
Getting a group together to study for a class? Click on the link below to down load some study group tips.
Time Management
To keep up with events around campus check out the online calendars or download the 2011-2012 Academic Calendar. Clink on the links below to download tips and tools to help time management.
Reading Strategies
Download these tip sheets to learn how to read more effectively.
Test Anxiety
It's normal to get anxious about tests. To learn ways to reduce text anxiety check out the following strategies.
Stress Management
School...work...friends...assignments...LIFE. A little stressed with all that's going on? These downloads can help you decrease the stress and mellow out.
Note-taking Techniques
Taking good notes can help you succeed in a class. Check out these tips on how to write notes well.
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Try these online concept map-making sites: https://bubbl.us/ and http://www.mindmeister.com/
Memorization/Learning
Memory a little hazy? Having trouble learning a concept? Download these tip sheets about memory and learning and learn how to remember those important facts.
Learning For and From Exams
Exams are an important part of your grade. Download some tips to help you prepare for exams.
Writing
For essay tests or that big paper, check out these tips to help improve your writing skills.